Five lift in excess of 1,000 pounds in Lift-A-Thon

Members of the football program at Carmi-White County High School participated in the annual Lift-A-Thon held in the school's weight room Saturday, March 9. The competition offered six different weight categories for eighth graders, freshman, sophomore and junior football players for next season's team. Coordinated by CWCHS Football Coach Curt Simon, the event attracted a total of 40 participants.

Members of the football program at Carmi-White County High School participated in the annual Lift-A-Thon held in the school's weight room Saturday, March 9. The competition offered six different weight categories for eighth graders, freshman, sophomore and junior football players for next season's team. Coordinated by CWCHS Football Coach Curt Simon, the event attracted a total of 40 participants.

Lifting was recorded in three different categories: dead lift, bench press and power clean. The combination of those three categories determined the champion in each of the six divisions, which were divided by eighth grade, 150 pounds and under, 151-160 pounds, 161-175 pounds, 176-199 pounds and 200-up pounds.

"Overall this was an excellent lift," said Simon to those who participated in the Lift-A-Thon. "We had more 1,000 pound lifters than we've had in a long time. The purpose of this event is to make each member stronger and bigger and it is an event we do as a football team. Coach Kittinger and Coach Stendeback have come back years later to help with this event. They both have kept their bodies in great shape, and this event lays the groundwork for you all to take care of your body."

Coach Clinton Wolff assisted in tallying up all points for each of the participants. Coach Simon then presented trophies to the top three lifters in each of the six categories.

In the eighth grade division, Austin Brown was the top lifter with 660 pounds followed by Dakota Mullins with 645 pounds. Braxton Williams finished third with 595 pounds.

In the 150 and under category, Logan Weller was the top lifter with 750 pounds. Joseph Rulo finished second with 680 and Wade Marshall finished third with 660.

In the 151-160 pound category, TC Headlee finished first with 780 pounds followed by Jon Lees in second with 745. Josh Potter finished third with 705 pounds.

In the 161-175 weight class, Dylan Kuykendall was the top lifter with a total of 865 pounds. A tie was recorded for second between Codi Cross and Allen Murphy. Each participant recorded 775 pounds. Austin Hunsinger finished third with 765.

The 176-199 pound category pulled in the first two of five members of the football team that recorded 1,000 pounds or more. Brandon Pollard earned top honors with 1,045 pounds followed by Tyson Russell with 1,035 pounds for second. Drew Marshall finished third with 870 pounds.

In the top weight category, which pitted six participants weighing 200 pounds or more against one another, Chase Sailer earned the top weight of the day with 1,220 pounds. Nik Brown finished second with 1,085 pounds while Eli Allen rounded out the top three with 1,065 pounds.